SOLUTION: If the solution of the system Ax + By = −16 Bx − Ay = −52 is (−5, 7), what are the values of the constants A and B?

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Question 1141541: If the solution of the system
Ax + By = −16
Bx − Ay = −52
is (−5, 7),
what are the values of the constants A and B?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the solution of the system
Ax + By = −16
Bx − Ay = −52
is (−5,7),
what are the values of the constants A and B?
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Ax + By = −16
Bx − Ay = −52
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-5x + 7y = -16
7x + 5y = -52
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2 eqns in 2 variables.
Can you finish it?

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